Johnny was a Godsent to Layne. she looks really different than in her other photos, still pretty, just a little rough and worn down. Some people say that, on tour, Layne ran out of coke, and Demri went looking but found Herion instead. Ive also met some true asshole addicts but they were usually born that way. Her full name at birth was Demri Lara Parrott. The next year they got invited to play Unplugged and did a couple of songs for a movie and then Demri died in October and Layne kindof shut himself off. Typos. RIP LAYNE RIP MUSIC. You were like a mom to them,making sure they were eating and breathing. My husband purchased it as a christmas gift for me. Especially if youre their parents, siblings or children. they're narcissists what fuck over and throw away everything good they have in their lives.. feel sorry for fuckers struggling to survive in the third world instead of overprivileged fucks who destroy themselves on drugs cos they're so obsessed with themselves and their inadequacies.. self-fulfilling prophecies.. gross.. when you really think about it. You are the only one on the internet who knows about those days, and any info on Demri, Layne, Chris, Andy, or others in the Seattle Grunge Scene would be appreciated. So did Laynes fame, which Demri felt sucked into, although she always tried to maintain her own identity away from Layne. Layne Staley died aged 34 on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose, and his funeral was held at the same place he intended to marry Demri, Kiana Lodge on Bainbridge Island. I was somewhat envious of her because Layne always seemed to forgive her each time, and there is something TO that, but at the same time I felt I was right; she was making a mess of things and she was in big trouble. The fabric alone I spent thousands on which in the 80s is a lot, considering everyone else in that scene was flat broke. Youre in my thoughts and prayers. SORRY, but no one Ive known has ever STAYED clean for someone elses sake, because theyve been shamed or guilt tripped into getting clean. I get so busy I dont even recognize the date sometimes. Being and ex-heroin addict myself, I know first hand the trials and tribulations that come with doing hard drugs, trying to keep a relationship going with my addicted girlfriend, and playing in a rock band, all at the same time. Not heroin, but pills and marijuana. made up, its like she takes on real situations and then adds ugly false details here and there.. yes I have read several times that Layne and Mark Lanegan lived together for a time. Full name: Demri Lara Parrott Murphy Date of birth: February 22, 1969 Died: October 29, 1996 Age at death: 27 years old Parents: Kathleen Austin (mother) Dennis Wayne Dougherty (father), Stephen John Parrot (stepfather) Siblings: 4 (Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, David J.M. Kathleens comment was left on one of my older posts.. so I just wanted to share it so that everyone would get a chance to readitbecause I know a lot of us love and respect Kathleena lot. I miss Laynes voice so much, but I have to admit that I absolutely love Black Gives way to Blue (the song). I could go on for days with stories, but I wont. Let me just say that its truly a pleasure to meet you here Xana. I feel a very strange connection to him, like I can almost remember bits and pieces of his life through my own eyes. He obviously didnt have the strength. . JAMES BURDYSHAW Demri had started lookin kinda ragged for a young person. Dave. God Bless your sobriety! Are there any photos of Demri during the last year of her life? Songwriting abilities have nothing to do with personality. Demri Parrott (demrilaraparrott) on Myspace Demri Parrott There is no magic cure.. but writing, journaling and even just talking about the ones you lots does help or at least it helped me. I am just curious if this is something Demris mom had to face with her kids, especially since some did get caught in addictions. Hope Im making sense. Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. It was just so shocking and upsetting. Maybe some of Dems other friends can help you to confirm if that is really her but I say 100% NO.. but you should ask Fab what she thinks or Darin Lamb. Your site is beautiful if I were computer literate I wouldve corrected the writer it is nice to set the record straight . I wish I could hug you and Thank you again for visiting my website and coming back again after 10 years thats crazy huh? She died on 29 October 1996 in Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, Washington / Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA at the age of 27. We live in a world of selfishness. One story has Demri trying to kick drugs & dating a coke dealer in the final days of her life. This page is the FamousFix profile for Demri Parrott. At the time, Jerry was very understanding and more than supportive to Layne. She had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. T urning the steering wheel hard to the right and stomping his foot on the gas, Alice in Chains ' lead singer, Layne Staley, accelerates full speed into the back of a . Its easy for people to judge and if they can stick with you during good and bad thats a wonderful thing. that doesnt makes us bad people! I am not strong enough to deal with addicts bullshit anymore. I am an addict and have been for years. She just GLOWS!! From everything you say about Demri and what a force of personality she was, this drug seems to have had an unbreakable hold on her. What a true tragedy heroin addiction is. . May God Bless you. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. Everything has already been said here, but I want to thank you personally. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. Seeing posts pertaining to Andrew Wood, Xana and Mike was very pleasant too. Bottom line they both had to want it and they were convinced that only people who mixed alcohol and heroin (as in getting so drunk you forget what and how much you used) is the only thing that could kill you. What a cute smile! I find it hard to believe. For me, I was blesse dot have been there when it all happened ( Im from L.A. I have nooo clue i would never have imagined in a million years Id be doing what Im doing today if I was asked back thenI have 3 kids.. I love this picture of Dem.. her hair.. her style..her attitude and her smile.. everything that made her Demri is in this picture. so thank you again for all this and hope you are well. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Id like to read it someday but finding a copy would be the hard part and there is no way Id pay that much to read a book by someone who just researched Mike. I have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so I shouldnt be taking anything, but the pain is so bad. Demri could pull of any look and this picture is a great example of her versatility as a model. My sister also was an addict and passed away in 2008. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. Ughhh, whats the need? His body took a while to die, but his spirit lived on, as did Demris, after her passing. on drugs. Prayers are with you at this Holiday time. They were always fine with my vegetarian dishes but I wanted to get some nutrients in them and meat on their bones, which is pretty much all I could really do to help. I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. , Hi, Demri Parrott and Layne Staley were engaged for 2 years. End of june..i start getting sick again. Addicts not necessarily. One Day Ay A Time. What does that tell you? All text content on this website is copyrighted by , DARIN LAMBS GUEST POST ONE OF LAYNE AND DEMRIS BEST FRIENDS AND MY EX-BOYFRIEND, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8, http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/02/happy-birthday-demri-crew-guy-recalls.html, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlGZfqQzpvU, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQA98ZTJDTc. It is believed that her death has overwhelmed Layne so much that he returned to addiction. I have had major issues with drugs and alcohol (off and on) since I was in my early teens and I could have 100 people tell me that I could always visit or talk with them when Im feeling down however I always had a hard time with that because its hard to explain to someone if theyve never been there. Things were mellow, Layne was doing really well. thank you for you time keep up the good work for these beautiful magic souls you keep alive. I hate to stop before I am finished with something and will work 72 hours straight to get something finished no matter what even being my own boss. Otherwise its just another chain.. you cant go without. Read that on someones Pinterest. Question: Did Demri ever drive a car? I'm fascinated at how a beautiful young lady like Demri lost control of her life to drugs. Layne loved Clean Demri it gave him hope. Someone asked for a video of Demrigot this from youtube its Demri and Layne singing together hope this helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQA98ZTJDTc. I hope you read this, it could really help you. It sounds far fetched but then thinking that we just turn off like a light bulb is also way too hard for me to accept. Demri Lara Parrott(February 22, 1969 - October 29, 1996) was best known for Demri Parrott her relationship with Layne Staley, the singer of rock band Alice in Chains. I also took the photo of Demri with the red white and blue tights on, I gave her the tights from my work Fantasy Unlimited, and we went to see our friend Pony and I think she and Pony dressed up then we took a few photos, this being one. Demri was super-funny and very forward. . They both were on different drugs by the time Dirt came out, and it only grew worse for them both, though they still loved one another. I read somewhere that he was still living there during the Mad Season days and then I read somewhere else that he bought another condo in 94. That Koa story has been particularly perplexing and I never could figure out exactly how it fit in. I would like to write a book about my life with stories in it about them. 2nd have some compassion or can you not readI have just been told I am dying of cancer and yes I have kids too and am a single parent at that with bills as wellso I understand all to well and I too am a recovering addictI in no way was ugly to no-one whatsoever!!!!!! But they were always connected, and when she passed, so did Laynes spirit. From what Ive read, she was disliked by many people in Laynes life (and vice versa) because they viewed her as a bad influence, and she knew this. He had someone call a psychic for him to make sure that he would be okay. Stop this. ago These are the last photos of Demri taken 8 weeks before her death. I know this is an old ass post and comment but I agree, this post is weird as fuck. Let this be a good story to stop people from picking up for the first time. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! It means so much to me. Anway hope you continue to find this website informative and fun to visit. Also Layne hid that he used drugs even when people knew he didnt advertise it by being associated with it. I just wanted to share that with you and everyone else on here. For me, layne was Alice in Chains. The love between Demri & Layne will live on forever.Music by Boards of Canada - 5.9.78Please subscribe and help our Demri & Layne YouTube community grow. Im at a low point in my life, and any more information about Demri would be greatly appreciated. Rare pictures show her to be dark-featured and pretty, with long black hair and dark eyes. Then there was some stuff with his mother that I just cant share here. xoxox, Thank you Violet for the sweet comment.. Demri suffered endocarditis (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium, that can be caused by a bacterial infection. People around the world come here to share informations and curiosities and read stories about people you love so much. They were engaged to marry on 1992. I guess anyone could do the research and read all the interviews and maybe even talk to the people who knew them but no one is going to get it completely right. No that is not true I come here today, Oct 30 to pay my respects because Oct 29th I didnt forget but rather I was being told after fighting cancer for 6 long years that the cancer had returned and given results of my scansit is now in my ovary, uterus, also back into breast and 2 lumps one blocking a duct in the breastso basically I was trying to take in that I dont have much longer to live and what I will need to do as far as my kids, etcbut still within 24hrs I came to pay my respectsjust because someone doesnt post on a site on a certain date doesnt mean that the person is still not remembered.